Colerain Cardinals defensive back Deshawn Pace (3) returns a fumble for a touchdown in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. (Photo: Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer)Buy Photo

With their latest running-clock victory, undefeated Colerain High School remains the top-ranked team in Division I Ohio football, according to the most recent Ohio Sportswriter's Association rankings released Monday afternoon.

Coach Tom Bolden's Cardinals have outscored opponents 221-16 in their last five games, which have reached running clock status with 30-point second half leads.

The Cardinals may have their toughest test Friday when they host 7-1 Fairfield. The Indians received votes this week putting them at 13th in a tie with Springfield who dealt them their only loss (15-14 Sept. 1). With a road loss to Cleveland St. Ignatius, Moeller dropped out of the polls but remains a firm playoff contender.

In Division II, Kings is eighth after defeating DI Milford 64-40 for Eastern Cincinnati Conference supremacy. Winton Woods, who knocked off Elder 28-10 at The Pit, remains on the fringe at No. 11.

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Winton Woods' Miyan Williams rushes for a first down against Elder Friday, Oct. 12, 2018.(Photo: Alex Vehr for the Enquirer)

Other than Greater Catholic League-Coed representatives Alter (No. 3) and Chaminade-Julienne (No. 6), there are no Division III representatives in the Greater Cincinnati area. Bishop Fenwick received votes to finish 17th.

Wyoming remains right behind No. 1 St. Mary's Memorial in Division IV, with both schools undefeated. From the Southern Buckeye Conference, Clinton-Massie is at No. 7. Indian Hill continues steady at No. 10 as the Braves point toward their regular season finale Oct. 26 against Wyoming for the Cincinnati Hills League crown.

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No Greater Cincinnati teams appear in the Division V, VI or VII rankings though several are in playoff contention by way of the OHSAA computer ratings which are officially released Tuesday afternoon. Middletown Madison is No. 2 in Division V.

Purcell Marian wide receiver Artrimus Santor (25) catches a pass in the fourth quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Purcell Marian quarterback Zach Hoover (12) rolls out of the pocket in the fourth quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Bishop Fenwick wide receiver David Schu (25) celebrates a touchdown catch and run with wide receiver Thomas Vogelsang (11) in the third quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Purcell Marian wide receiver Laurence Christian (2) returns a kickoff in the third quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Purcell Marian wide receiver Daijon Jackson (5) leaps for a pass in the third quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Bishop Fenwick running back Jack Fessler (3) carries the ball in the fourth quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Bishop Fenwick quarterback Sully Janeck (10) drops back to pass in the fourth quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Purcell Marian quarterback Zach Hoover (12) rolls out of the pocket in the third quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Bishop Fenwick defensive back Logan Miller (26) reacts after a defensive stop in the third quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Bishop Fenwick running back Jack Fessler (3) carries the ball in the third quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Bishop Fenwick wide receiver David Schu (25) catches a pass en route to a touchdown in the third quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Bishop Fenwick running back Jack Fessler (3) carries the ball on a touchdown run in the third quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Purcell Marian quarterback Zach Hoover (12) throws in the third quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Purcell Marian running back Torrence Johnson (8) carries the ball in the third quarter during a high school football game between Purcell Marian and Bishop Fenwick, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Colerain Cardinals running back Ivan Pace Jr. (5) carries the ball on a touchdown run in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Colerain Cardinals running back Syncere Jones (1) leaps and avoids two defenders on a touchdown run in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Colerain Cardinals running back Syncere Jones (1) leaps over a teammate on a carry in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Colerain Cardinals running back Ivan Pace Jr. (5) carries the ball in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Colerain Cardinals defensive back Alonzo Kendricks (4) breaks up a pass intended for Lakota East Thunderhawks wide receiver Korey Hicks (3) in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Lakota East Thunderhawks quarterback Sean Church (4) throws in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Colerain Cardinals running back Ivan Pace Jr. (5) carries the ball in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Lakota East quarterback Sean Church (4) carries the ball as Colerain Cardinals defensive tackle Mason Hill (53) tries to make the tackle in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Lakota East Thunderhawks running back Donny Wilkinson (8), left, tries to recover a fumble as Colerain Cardinals linebacker Luke Bolden (7) dives for it in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Colerain Cardinals defensive back Deshawn Pace (3) returns a fumble for a touchdown in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Lakota East Thunderhawks quarterback Sean Church (4) tosses the ball back to running back Donny Wilkinson (8) in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Colerain Cardinals quarterback Deante Smith-Moore (2) is tackled by Lakota East Thunderhawks defensive tackle Owen Opp (52) in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Colerain Cardinals running back JJ Davis (23) carries the ball in the first quarter during a high school football game between the Colerain Cardinals and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer

Winton Woods' Demeer Blankumsee scores a wild touchdown in the first half against Elder, however, a holding penalty against Winton Woods would bring the ball back Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Alex Vehr for the Enquirer

Miyan Williams breaks off a 78-yard run for Winton Woods in the first half against Elder. Williams fumbled at the 2-yard line and Elder recovered. Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at High School Alex Vehr for the Enquirer

Newport Central Catholic quarterback Paul Kremer reaches the end zone for a touchdown against Lloyd Memorial during their game at Cecil Dees Stadium in Erlanger Friday, October 12, 2018. E.L. Hubbard for the Enquirer

Lloyd Memorial running back Travon Mason powers over Newport Central Catholic to score a touchdown during their game at Cecil Dees Stadium in Erlanger Friday, October 12, 2018. E.L. Hubbard for the Enquirer

Newport Central Catholic quarterback Paul Kremer fakes a hand off to Hunter Cain during their game against Lloyd Memorial at Cecil Dees Stadium in Erlanger Friday, October 12, 2018. E.L. Hubbard for the Enquirer

Lloyd Memorial quarterback Dakota Thiel hands off to Travon Mason during their game against Newport Central Catholic at Cecil Dees Stadium in Erlanger Friday, October 12, 2018. E.L. Hubbard for the Enquirer

Lloyd Memorial running back Travon Mason is stopped by Newport Central Catholic defensive back Hezekiah Miller during their game at Cecil Dees Stadium in Erlanger Friday, October 12, 2018. E.L. Hubbard for the Enquirer

Owen Koelle (22) of Anderson can't be stopped by Turpin's Kaidan Naughton (30) as he powers into the endzone for a touchdown that would sew up a Redskins victory, October 12, 2018. Geoff Blankenship for the Enquirer